The Chevrolet Blazer and Chevrolet Equinox SUVs are jam packed with features. The sporty mid size Blazer is a bold daily driver as well as adventurous companion, while the Equinox is a small crossover SUV that offers as much practical use as larger SUVs, minus their bulk. Let's break both down so you can make the choice that best suits your needs.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The 2025 Chevy Equinox is extremely affordable, starting at about $30,000.
- The Chevy Blazer is a bit more expensive—it starts at $$36,795.
- Both the Equinox and Blazer have four unique trims.
2025 Chevy Blazer vs 2025 Chevy Equinox Engine Options and Performance Comparison
Blazer trims have two engine possibilities:
- A standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder generating 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque; and,
- A 3.6-liter V-6 cranking out 308 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. (Optional to the 3LT and Premier trims and standard to the RS trim.)
Both engines are mated with a nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive as standard, with the option of all-wheel drive.
The Equinox is smaller, and therefore, has a less powerful engine. It is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder making 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive models are paired with a CVT, while AWD are mated with eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Blazer has a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds when properly equipped on the V-6 engine, while the Equinox can tow 1,500 pounds.
2025 Chevy Blazer vs 2025 Chevy Equinox Fuel Efficiency Comparison
While the Equinox may be a bit lacking in power, it gets great fuel economy. The four-wheel drive model gets 26 mpg/city, 28 mpg/highway, and 27 mpg combined. The more powerful Blazer’s numbers are lower, but still very good, at 22 mpg/city, 29 mpg/highway, and 25 mpg combined.
2025 Chevy Blazer vs 2025 Chevy Equinox Interior and Tech Upgrades
The Chevy Blazer and Chevy Equinox may not be overly elegant or luxurious, but they’ll get you where you want to go in style. With seating for five and 107.8 cubic feet of passenger space, the Blazer keeps you relaxed and comfortable on the go with dual-zone climate control and a six-speaker sound system. A 10.2-inch infotainment display is standard, and all trims feature standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, making it easy to connect to your devices.
The Equinox also has seating for five and nearly the same amount of passenger volume as the Blazer (104.3 cubic feet), making it an extremely spacious compact SUV. The cabin is practical but comfortably styled and features quality, durable materials throughout for kids, pets, and any cargo you may have. Its infotainment screen is larger at 11.3 inches digital screen and also features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Starting on the RS trim, ventilated driver seats are available.
Which SUV Is Right for You—the 2025 Chevy Blazer vs. 2025 Chevy Equinox?
Both Chevy SUVs have their great points, so what you end up with will be based on your preferences. For affordability, the Equinox is the better choice, but for an SUV with more get up and go, you can’t beat the Blazer. Contact us today to test drive both!